Dental Tips for Toddlers and Children

Teething is one of the first rituals of life . Teaching good dental habits at a young age will lead to a healthy smile .

New born’s also need gentle home care. If you are parent of a new born , wipe your new born’s gums with a soft ,clean damp cloth after each feeding .This healthy routine will control accumulation of plaque .

As soon as your child’s teeth start to come out, you must brush them with a pea -sized amount of fluoride tooth paste.

It is healthy practise for parents to take their child to their routine dental visits. This exercise will help reduce your child’s anxiety in the dental chair when they see a dentist for their check up appointments.

Encourage children to drink water that is optimally fluoridated instead of fruit juice.

Parents should not give an unattended or sleeping child a bottle with milk or juice. Instead, children should drink water to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.

Dental sealants are an excellent way to prevent tooth decay in children. The dental sealant procedure takes only minutes, is painless, is less than half the cost of a filling.

Children actively involved in sports need a robust mouth protection to prevent any damage and injuries during play .A mouth guard is a great way to keep your teeth safe and intact . Ask us for more information on sports mouth guards.

If your child or even an adult has a permanent tooth knocked out of his/her mouth, follow these procedures: rinse the tooth very gently (please do not scrub) and place it in a cup of warm milk (salt water is also an option) call us immediately on our practice number 09 827 1664 bring your child and the soaking tooth immediately for stabilisation.